A DEPLETED Toft fell to a convincing defeat at Cheshire County League Second XI Premier Division leaders Neston.

Put into bat, Toft wickets tumbled regularly and only skipper Paul Ashley made a significant contribution.

He added 46 to the total of 138-9.

Neston made scoring look much easier and reached 139-4 off only 26 overs, with Cameron Lea-Swain hitting 74 not out.